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Blackberry Almond Bars
Bars or squares? That was my big burning question of the weekend. Yes, my life is exciting. I knew what I was making and what would be in it. But what I didn't know was what to call it. Does Blackberry Almond Squares sound better than Blackberry Almond Bars? Do ...
An hors d’oeuvre to impress the possessed
Here are some tasty finger foods, just in time to miss the Super Bowl by a week and a half: Roast garlic and leek blinis, topped with tomato marmalade, Brussels sprouts and walnuts...
Gifts for gamers
If you are the type that still actually reads for fun, then you might need some help finding a video game for the gamer on your list. Here is a brief guide to help you out...
Chocolate Peppermint Cake with Minty Glaze
Well, I might have said last week was my final holiday recipe. But don’t worry, readers, I have one more left for ya...
Eight spheres of intimacy
When I was a little infant sexologist, my first mentor was Professor Dr. Marilyn Volker, sexuality educator extraordinaire. I remember her emphasizing that sex was not solely about genital friction or the variety of erotic activities in which one could engage. ...
There’s no easy fix for homelessness
Back in 1929, Boulder’s respectable folks called it “The Jungle.” Historical photographs from Boulder’s Carnegie Library show men and women standing in the mud among the shanties, shacks and tents they called home. Back in the day, local newspapers referred to these ...
The secret history of Boulder’s socialist book store
American young people (or those aged 18 to 29) have a more positive attitude toward socialism than to capitalism, according to a recent Pew poll. We are in the middle of “an era of tumult and protest” against global capitalism in the U.S. and abroad, argues ...
Toys for all ages
Getting gifts for children can be a magical adventure in toyland, with thousands of games, puzzles, dolls and toys to choose from. But it can also be a huge headache if you don’t know what to get, or if you want to give something a little more special than the ...